In Search of 'Mamiwata'

Mamiwata is an African name for a spirit believed to be embodied by the manatee. This blog chronicles my search for the elusive African manatee, and my exploration to understand its biology, habitat and preservation needs, economic and cultural significance. So little is known about this animal, yet it is intensely hunted almost everywhere it exists and may already be gone from much of its previous range. In 2006 I was inspired to go find and study them, starting in Gabon.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Back from camping

I will post a report of my camping trip to Lake Cachimba and the Nyanga River as soon as I can. It was a great trip! I'm back in Gamba and flying up to Libreville this afternoon, but beforehand I'm headed out to the beach here to look for a humpback whale that stranded about 10 days ago. It should smell pretty ripe by now! Yes, Tim, if I find it I'm getting you samples.

A quick note about comments to the blog: I love getting them, but I'm also getting some spam, so I moderate any comments before allowing them to show up here. Which means if I'm not on the internet for a few days, you won't see your comment until I get back online and approve it. Sorry, but it helps me keep out the junk!

More soon~